How to automate a Java Swing application through Silk Test Classic?

Question

I have no clue how to start automating a Java Swing application. Till date, I have worked only on web applications using Silk Test Classic with the Open Agent.

I just need the following and then I am sure I can start on my own:

• A sample Java Swing application
• How to kickstart automating it in Silk Test Classic (any URL or documentation). I have already gone through the Microfocus documentation but it didn't help me much.

Answer 1

There are lots of Swing sample applications out there (just ask your favorite search engine) - for example Oracle's list of Swing samples.

If you are already familiar with Silk Test Classic and using the Open Agent, that's great - a lot of the concepts are the same for testing web applications and Swing applications.

I guess the easiest way to start is to pick a Swing application and record a new test script against it. Once you see the recorded script, it will probably look familiar.

To learn more about Silk Test's Swing support, you can also look at the documentation.